Child & Adolescent OCD, Tic, Trich & Anxiety Group (The COTTAGe)

Welcome to the Child & Adolescent OCD, Tic, Trich & Anxiety Group (The COTTAGe), a specialty clinic in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania for individuals with OCD, tic disorders, trichotillomania, anxiety and related disorders. The director of the clinic is Dr. Martin Franklin, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry.

Our staff has expertise in the treatment of anxiety and related disorders, including:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Tic Disorders

Trichotillomania

Skin-Picking and other Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB's)

Social Anxiety Disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Panic Disorder/Agoraphobia

Specific Phobias

We are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the main campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Please click here for a map and directions. If you are in the Delaware Valley area and believe you or your child could benefit from our services, please contact us at: (215) 746-1230 for further information.

Contact Us

To make an appointment, or inquire further about our services, please call: 215-746-1230.

Clinical Services

Research Services

We are always involved in research studies to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of treatments available for children and adolescents. We are currently conducting research studies in early childhood OCD and Trichotillomania, and are able to offer treatment at no cost for eligible youth.

Additional Services

Our staff is always working to provide schools, practitioners, parents and youth with information about these disorders and their treatments. We can be available to provide: